Peirce College is honored to serve the employees of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with affordable, flexible programs designed around the needs of busy adults.
We are the only institution in Pennsylvania dedicated exclusively to serving adults interested in advancing their education and preparing for professional growth and advancement.
*total tuition based on special, limited time pricing for the master’s in Professional Studies and Higher Education Leadership degree programs. Does not include fees or books.
**total tuition based on students earning their first three credits at no cost via Peirce College’s Graduate Leadership Bootcamp and using 25% tuition discount open to eligible Commonwealth of Pennsylvania employees. Does not include fees or books.
Established in 1865, Peirce College is Pennsylvania’s only college dedicated exclusively to serving adults and is a pioneer in online education and a leader in prior learning assessment. In 2023 and 2024, Peirce was named a Best Bang for the Buck College by Washington Monthly.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Full time and part time employees of the following Commonwealth of Pennsylvania agencies and departments are eligible for the tuition discounts at Peirce College.
PA Department of Aging
PA Department of Agriculture
PA Department of Banking and Securities
PA Department of Community and Economic Development
PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
PA Department of Corrections
PA Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs
PA Department of Education
PA Department of Environmental Protection
PA Department of General Services
PA Department of Health
PA Department of Human Services
PA Department of Insurance
PA Department of Labor & Industry
PA Department of Military and Veteran Affairs
PA Department of Revenue
PA Department of State
PA Department of Transportation
PA Governor’s Office
PA Governor’s Office of Administration
PA Governor’s Office of the Budget
Governor’s Office of General Counsel
PA Lieutenant Governor’s Office
PA Municipal Retirement System
PA Office of State Inspector General
Pennsylvania Council for the Arts
Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4)
Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board
Pennsylvania Parole Board
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
PA State Civil Service Commission
PA State Ethics Commission
PA State Employees’ Retirement System
Pennsylvania State Police
Tuition Discount
Eligible Commonwealth of Pennsylvania employees (part time and full time) receive a 25% discount on all undergraduate and graduate tuition. To receive the discount, select “Commonwealth of Pennsylvania” from the drop down menu in the Employer/Organization section of our Admissions Applications. This will also waive the application fee.
Access the Undergraduate Application
Access the Graduate Application
After you submit your application, a Peirce Admissions Counselor be in touch to guide you through the next steps.
Transfer Credits
Peirce has one of the most generous transfer credit policies in the country:
Additional Resources
1608 Walnut Street, Suite 1900
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215.545.6400
